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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: Is it time for a HR Health Check? Practical Tips for Employers to Reduce Risk in 2020</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With 2020 well underway, it might be time for employers to undertake a ‘HR health check’. Undertaking a HR health check will help to minimise workplace risks and set your business up for a great year ahead. In this update we look at some practical tips that employers can focus on now to avoid costly&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>ALERT: 31 Awards extensively varied to commence 4 February 2020</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Modern awards will be extensively varied in 2020 as the 4-yearly review of awards starts to come to an end. The Fair Work Commission has released the first group of 31 varied awards which will come into effect on 4 February 2020. The changes made include various award specific variations as well as restructuring, technical&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>ALERT: Queensland Government passes legislation for part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On 27 November 2019 the Palaszczuk State Government passed legislation to amend the Holidays Act 1983, with the key takeaway for employers being that hours worked after 6.00pm on Christmas Eve will now be a part-day public holiday. The change follows similar changes in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Specifically, following the change, the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>ALERT: Important Upcoming Changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this alert we touch on some of the important upcoming changes that you need to be aware of in relation to: Annualised Salaries in Awards Mandatory Whistleblower Policies due 1 January 2020 Award changes Annualised Salaries in Awards – changes coming The Fair Work Commission recently decided that changes will be made to the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: To Post or not to Post?  Social Media Roundup &#8211; Lessons from Recent Cases</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we look at employee use (or misuse) of social media. We examine some recent cases and highlight some tips for employers to help manage similar issues. Social media – where are we now? There has been growth in the number of Court cases relating to the use (or misuse) of social media by&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: The Dawn Of A New “Day” &#8211; Recent Full Federal Court Decision Shakes Up the Meaning and Accrual of Personal/Carer’s Leave Entitlements</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 05:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we look at a recent Full Federal Court decision which is likely to have significant impacts on the accrual and taking of personal/carer’s leave. We explain how this decision affects employers and outline the steps you should take to ensure you are managing your employee entitlements correctly. Quick refresher &#8211; The entitlement to&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: The Anti-Bullying Regime Under The Fair Work Act – What You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month we look at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) ‘stop bullying’ jurisdiction and explain what employers need to know about the increasing prevalence of these claims being made by employees. We explore what constitutes ‘bullying’ under the regime and give examples of what does not meet the definition. We also set out some important&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: Are You Complying with the New Whistleblower Laws?</title>
		<link>http://blog.aitkenlegal.com.au/employment-update-are-you-complying-with-the-new-whistleblower-laws/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.aitkenlegal.com.au/employment-update-are-you-complying-with-the-new-whistleblower-laws/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 01:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The revamped federal whistleblower laws commenced on 1 July 2019 and they have some teeth. A whistleblower is an insider or a person related to an organisation who reports misconduct or other inappropriate activity that has occurred within the organisation.  Certain legal protections are provided to whistleblowers and the recent changes have significantly expanded and strengthened the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: Why Contracts and Policies are Essential</title>
		<link>http://blog.aitkenlegal.com.au/employment-update-why-contracts-and-policies-are-essential/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.aitkenlegal.com.au/employment-update-why-contracts-and-policies-are-essential/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The importance of having well-written employment contracts and workplace policies cannot be underestimated as they can set a very clear framework in which the relationship between the parties will be regulated.  They also provide significant assistance when resolving workplace disputes. Why have employment contracts? Failure to enter into a written contract of employment with employees&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>EMPLOYMENT UPDATE: When is it Reasonable to Request Medical Information from your Ill Employee?</title>
		<link>http://blog.aitkenlegal.com.au/employment-update-when-is-it-reasonable-to-request-medical-information-from-your-ill-employee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:48:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Managing ill employees is no easy task. For instance, what do you do if your employee is absent from work due to illness for days, weeks or even months on end? When can you request that the employee give you more detailed medical information to help you understand the illness and their capacity for work?&#8230;]]></description>
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